SYDNEY, 13th December 2017 – To offer the highest adventure experience, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe today announced a new release date for Ni No Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM with aworldwide launch on March 23rd, 2018 onPlayStation®4 and PC.

“As you all know, LEVEL-5 is committed to delivering the highest levels of design and quality in each of our video game titles. The development of our latest project, Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM, is coming along very well and we can’t wait to share this new adventure with you, our fans. In an effort to constantly innovate and bring new experiences to players, we’ve also implemented new modes in Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM including the new Skirmish and Kingdom Modes which will surly delight players.

However, with innovation and new ideas come the need to ensure everything works together in a fun and cohesive package; this means we’ll need a bit more time to make sure the entire Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM experience meets LEVEL-5 and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.’s high quality standards. So today, I would like to ask for everyone’s patience as we move Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM’s worldwide release date to March 23rd, 2018 for the PlayStation®4 and STEAM®. We will be sharing more news about Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM in the coming weeks and months as we move closer to our new launch date. On behalf of everyone at LEVEL-5, I want to thank you all for your patience and continued support.” Said Akihiro Hino, President & CEO of LEVEL-5

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles, PC and mobile. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN, TEKKEN, SOULCALIBUR, DARK SOULS, NARUTO, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, Dragon Ball, GALAGA, RIDGE RACER and ACE COMBAT. For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu

The Steam Early Access release for The Horus Heresy: Betrayal at Calth is coming very soon. Indie developers Steel Wool Studios is giving gamers a small teaser of what is to come with a brand new trailer for the game that features small bits of gameplay footage. While the Steam Early Access date hasn’t been nailed down yet, Steel Wool Studios expects the game will be in early access for the next 6-8 months as they complete the single players story mode, add extra content, and polish the game. No price has been announced yet, but the price is expected to rise when the game leaves early access.

The Horus Heresy: Betrayal at Calth is based on the Warhammer 40,000board game Betrayal at Calth. The game is set in the early days of the franchise’s lore, when the Brother Legions of the Space Marines take up arms against the Word Bearers. This turn-based strategy game supports both VR and PC set ups, including cross platform multiplayer.

Capcom has released the “Not a Hero” and “End of Zoe” DLCs for Resident Evil 7 biohazardtoday. These two DLCs are the last to be released. “Not a Hero” is a free story expansion for all owners of Resident Evil 7 biohazard that stars fan favourite Chris Redfield, who is working for Umbrella. Set after the events of the base game, Redfield is now on the hunt for Lucas Baker in the plantation’s dungeons.

“End of Zoe” is a paid DLC that is part of the Season Pass and the Gold Editions of the game. It is also available separately for $14.99 USD. The DLC features a brand new, unnamed lumberjack exploring a new swamp zone. The area are filled with brand new horrors for the player to discover as they uncover Zoe’s fate.

For those who don’t already own Resident Evil 7 biohazard, Capcom also released the Gold Edition today that packs the base game and all the DLCs in one bundle. It’s available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows.

Studio Wildcard has released “Aberration,” the second expansion DLC for their dinosaur filled survival game ARK: Survival Evolved. “Aberration” is set in the dark underground of a malfunctioning ARK, where a powerful sun has scorched the surface into a radioactive wasteland incapable of supporting life. Instead, the wildlife and the survivors have adapted to live in the multitude of underground caves. Players will not only have to survive the usual dangers of hostile creatures and other players, they will also need to survive a wide range of environmental hazards like earthquakes. In addition to the new map, “Aberration” also adds over 50 new creatures to the game that are based on the new setting.

While the new expansion is playable offline, official servers for “Aberration” are going live soon for PlayStation 4 and PC according to the latest tweet, with Xbox One servers coming soon.

Official servers for PS4 and PC are just about finished, just wrapping up some NA servers. Xbox is still in progress. pic.twitter.com/nmS5mXJXHG

Paramount Pictures is sneaking in one last trailer for Downsizingto celebrate their breakout star Hong Chau as Ngoc Lan Tran. Chau has already won critical acclaim for her performance, earning a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2017 Golden Globe Awards before the film has even hit cinemas. Previously, she was best known for playing Linh in Treme.

Downsizing stars Matt Damon and Kristen Wiig as a lower middle class who decides to join the affluent by participating in a program that shrinks them down to a fifth of their size. Paul’s (Damon) world soon comes crashing down when he discovers his wife (Wiig) has backed out at the last second, leaving Paul 5 inches tall and trying to learn how to live life again. Paul soon discovers that Ngoc Lan Tran is part of the hidden dark side of the idyllic, shrunken community.

Nintendo’s Video Game System Passes Major Milestone in Just Nine Months

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Despite launching in March, a month not usually reserved for home console launches, and with the busy holiday shopping season still in full swing, the Nintendo Switch system has already sold 10 million units to consumers around the world, according to Nintendo’s internal sales figures.

Nintendo Switch is a home console that can be played on a TV, and also taken instantly on the go – it lets people play their favorite games anytime, anywhere and with anyone. (Photo: Business Wire)

Nintendo Switch is a home console that can be played on a TV, and also taken instantly on the go – it lets people play their favorite games anytime, anywhere and with anyone. And since every Nintendo Switch system comes bundled with two Joy-Con controllers, players can easily share the fun of compatible multiplayer games with friends and family* right out of the box.

The robust and diverse library on Nintendo Switch features two of the most acclaimed video games of all time in Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. At The Game Awards last week in Los Angeles, Super Mario Odyssey won the award for Best Family Game. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was honored with the awards for Game of the Year, Best Action/Adventure Game and Best Game Direction.

“As you can see in people’s living rooms, on a plane or riding the subway, fans all over the world can enjoy playing Nintendo Switch wherever they go,” said Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime. “The response from fans has been great, and we’re doing our very best to satisfy demand during the holiday shopping season.”

*Additional games, systems and accessories may be required for multiplayer mode and are sold separately.

**Nintendo Account is required. Online services and features, including online gameplay, are free until the paid Nintendo Switch Online Service launches in 2018.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch system and the Nintendo 3DS family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo has sold more than 4.5 billion video games and more than 710 million hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS family of systems, Super NES, Nintendo 64, Nintendo GameCube, Wii and Wii U systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.com.

Resident Evil 7 biohazardGold Edition contents are available beginning today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC, alongside the remaining DLC for the game – Not a Hero and End of Zoe. The definitive version of the highly acclaimed survival horror title of 2017 includes all the contents from the release earlier this year along with all three pieces of downloadable add-on content, in one ultimate horror package. The previously released DLC packs – Banned Footage Vol. 1 and Banned Footage Vol. 2 are included as well as the final DLC release End of Zoe. Not a Hero is available as a free download for owners of any version of Resident Evil 7 biohazard.

End of Zoe is a shocking instalment of the Resident Evil 7 biohazard saga where players discover what Zoe’s fate will be. In this chapter, players will take on the role of a new mysterious woodsman character, face off against new enemies and explore new swamp-filled areas. End of Zoe is included in Gold Edition or available to download as an update if you are a Season Pass owner. Owners of the original release will also able to purchase the content as a separate download for £11.99 /€14.99 / $14.99.

The free Not a Hero update sees the return of Resident Evil fan favourite and veteran BSAA soldier Chris Redfield. Taking place after the horrific events that befell Ethan Winters in Resident Evil 7 biohazard,Not a Hero brings a brand new experience playing as Chris on the hunt to find the menacing trickster Lucas Baker and face new threats not met in the main game. As a member of Umbrella, Chris and team quickly set up a strategy to counter this latest threat. Will Chris once again solve the mystery and make it out of the plantation’s dungeons alive?

Nearly all content for PlayStation 4, including End of Zoe and Not a Hero can be enjoyed on PlayStation VR for a more thrilling and immersive horror experience.

]]>0Philip Federicohttp://www.capsulecomputers.com.auhttp://www.capsulecomputers.com.au/?p=2950292017-12-12T07:20:49Z2017-12-12T07:20:49ZONE PIECE IS BACK IN AN OPEN FIELD GAME WITH ONE PIECE WORLD SEEKER

New ONE PIECE game as part of the ONE PIECE Big Projects to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the manga.

This year is an amazing year for ONE PIECE fans as our beloved pirates celebrate their 20th anniversary in manga. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is extremely pleased to announce ONE PIECE WORLD SEEKER on PlayStation ®4, Xbox One and PC for 2018 as part of the ONE PIECE Big Projects.

Previously revealed with the code name DAWN, ONE PIECE WORLD SEEKER is the most ambitious ONE PIECE game ever with an open field to roam around freely. In a new scenario, players will be able to explore the world as Luffy with seamless action and open environments!

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S. part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc. is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content for platforms including all major video game consoles, PC and mobile. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN, TEKKEN, SOULCALIBUR, DARK SOULS, NARUTO, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, Dragon Ball, GALAGA, RIDGE RACER and ACE COMBAT. For more information please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu

]]>0Philip Federicohttp://www.capsulecomputers.com.auhttp://www.capsulecomputers.com.au/?p=2950282017-12-11T15:14:00Z2017-12-11T15:14:00ZAvast! New Open World Adventure Appears Over the Starboard Bow, as ONE PIECE: World Seeker Comes to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam in 2018

New Open World Action-Adventure Title Features a Story Based on the Massively Popular Anime Series

Santa Clara, Calif., (Dec 11, 2017) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is excited for anime and video game fans to set sail in ONE PIECE®: World Seeker, an upcoming open world action-adventure game set in the popular world of the ONE PIECE anime series. The title will be available for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Steam for PC in 2018.

Featuring the swashbuckling spirit of the beloved series, ONE PIECE: World Seeker lets fans explore a brand new world from the perspective of series protagonist, “Straw Hat” Luffy. In ONE PIECE: World Seeker, players experience and wage battles in an expansive and seamless world filled with castles, cities, beaches, and more exciting and diverse locations.

“2017 marks the 20th anniversary of ONE PIECE, one of the world’s most popular manga and anime series which has riveted millions of fans since it started. We’re proud to help usher in a new era with ONE PIECE: World Seeker, an ambitious new entry in the legendary series,” said Randy Le, Brand Manager at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “With an expansive open world and story, Luffy will travel through a huge variety of locales in a new adventure that’s as vast as the seven seas.”

Assets for ONE PIECE: World Seeker can be found at our new press room site at: http://bneapressroom.com or the following FTP location:

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

]]>0Philip Federicohttp://www.capsulecomputers.com.auhttp://www.capsulecomputers.com.au/?p=2950202017-12-10T09:10:43Z2017-12-10T09:10:43ZAMAZING KATAMARI DAMACY IS NOW AVAILABLE ON iOS AND ANDROID DEVICES

Crazy world of Katamari is now within a finger’s reach with the global release of AMAZING KATAMARI DAMACY on App Store and on Google Play Store. Roll your Katamari into a ball of galactic proportions in this cosmic endless runner!

The King of All Cosmos needs you to win back the Queen’s heart and, by the way, save the universe from impending doom in AMAZING KATAMARI DAMACY. Roll, roll and roll again to help The Prince in this amazing adventure to collect thousands of objects and team up with royal cousins on a mission to restore the galaxy. But be careful, many enemies will stand on your way such as black holes, charging cows, parade of zoo animals and even cats on skateboards!

About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment EuropeBANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®,TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU.

About Paladin Studios

Paladin is an independent game developer based in The Netherlands. The studio was founded in 2005, and is home to a team of 30+ developers. Paladin aims to create Magic Moments through beautiful, innovative games with a worldwide appeal. www.paladinstudios.com